Ama-Tsu-Mara

Amatsumara(天津麻羅) is the kami of ironworking and blacksmiths. He acts as a blacksmith for the gods up in Takamagahara. In many versions, he made a mirror with the help of Ishikori-dome, which was used to lure Amaterasu from her hiding place in the rock cave of heaven.[1][2]

References
  1. "Encyclopedia of Shinto - Home : Kami in Classic Texts : Amatsumara". eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp.
  2. "Amatsumara • A History of Japan - 日本歴史". A History of Japan - 日本歴史.
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